Photograph light as the subject—not merely what it reveals
THE CHALLENGE
Most photographs use light to reveal something. Show us what you see when light is the something.
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CATEGORIES
The three categories represent different approaches to the same idea. Whether you work with people, nature, or built environments, light is your subject. You can submit one image to each category—up to three total. Choose the category that best fits each image.
People & Presence
Light expressed through the human figure — direct, reflected, obscured, or shaping presence.
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Nature-made
Light moving across the natural world — atmosphere, surface, distance, and changing conditions.
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Human-made
Light within built environments — windows, corridors, structures, signs, and artificial sources.
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Submission specs
FAQ
Ends July 31, 2026
Monochrome only
Up to 3 images, 1 per category
Up to 2000px on longest side · JPG/PNG · 5MB
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